§ 16-59-13 Definitions. Where in this chapter the phrase "public colleges" or "public institutions ofhigher learning" or "public tax supported institutions of higher learning" orwords of similar import are used they shall be taken to mean the University ofRhode Island, Rhode Island College, and Community College of Rhode Island, orany other of these public colleges, public institutions of higher learning, orpublic tax supported institutions of higher learning which may be created,individually or collectively, as appropriate.